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About Maiysha Kai

Maiysha Kai is a columnist and Lifestyle Editor for theGrio, covering all things Black and beautiful. Her work is informed by two decades’ experience in the fashion and entertainment industries, a love of great books and aesthetics, and the indomitable brilliance of Black culture.

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Telfar theGrio.com
March 24, 2022
Telfar's newest collaborator is a well-guarded secret—and the label will be the first to offer a "faith-based blind preorder."
Gilded Age Denee Benton theGrio.com
March 22, 2022
The Gilded Age's Peggy Scott is a rare depiction of elite Black women in the 19th century. One prototype was…
Colin Kaepernick Naomi Osaka theGrio.com
March 19, 2022
Marketing maven Mia Meachem has also been appointed president of Osaka's melanin-conscious skincare brand.
Regina King Met Gala theGrio.com
March 18, 2022
The award-winning actress-director will join Lin-Manuel Miranda, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds as hosts of the Met Gala's return this…
Kanye West theGrio.com
March 18, 2022
Industry experts question whether the retailer should stand by Ye as his personal life and behavior pose 'an unwanted distraction.'
Essence BWIH 2022 - 1 theGrio.com
March 18, 2022
Quinta Brunson, Aunjanue Ellis, Chanté Adams and Nia Long grace Essence’s four digital covers celebrating the 2022 awards season.
Phylicia Rashad theGrio.com
March 17, 2022
Rashad starred in the 1996 premiere of Cleage's play, which explores migration, sexuality and struggle in Great Depression-era Harlem.
A$AP Rocky theGrio.com
March 17, 2022
In their first collaboration since 2017, A$AP and the iconic carmaker introduce a line of fashion and accessories inspired by…
Women Talk Money-Rebecca Walker theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
Edited by Rebecca Walker, the book's 29 essays explore how the dynamics of money specifically impact the lives of women.
Paul G. Tazewell theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
A Tony-winning designer already well known on Broadway, Tazewell has earned his first Oscar nom for Steven Spielberg's 'West Side…
Polo Ralph Lauren Morehouse Spelman theGrio.com
March 15, 2022
The limited-edition Polo collection is a first-of-its-kind collaboration and a continuation of Ralph Lauren's commitment to racial equity.
Venus and Serena Williams
March 14, 2022
From perfect pairings to bold statements, the 27th annual Critics Choice Awards red carpet was full of memorable looks.
Maximilian Davis
March 14, 2022
The Trinidadian-British designer will be the first Black creative director of the 95-year-old label founded by Salvatore Ferragamo.
Gabrielle Union x Fashion to Figure
March 11, 2022
The polymath relaunches her successful Gabrielle Union x FTF collaboration with a size-inclusive capsule of spring fashions.
Angry frustrated tired unhappy african american man in front of laptop
March 9, 2022
In a survey of 1,300 Black Americans, approximately 20 percent found Black History Month promotions disingenuous and offensive.
Elizabeth Meaders Collection theGrio.com
March 9, 2022
Former schoolteacher Elizabeth Meaders' collection includes artifacts from before the Civil War to the present day.
International Women’s Day Books thegrio.com
March 8, 2022
As International Women's Day is celebrated on March 8 here are 9 books chronicling the experiences of Black women and…
LeBron James theGrio.com
March 7, 2022
The NBA star is moving into the culinary space with an investment in Kittch, a new livestreaming platform featuring star…
Dapper Dan theGrio.com
March 7, 2022
The Harlem-based fashion pioneer joins a diverse cast of talents and debuts a collaborative hoodie with the legacy brand.
The Beauty of Blackness
March 5, 2022
The Sephora-produced documentary chronicles the revival of iconic beauty brand Fashion Fair; plus, 9 other docs celebrating Black women.